“Area with many derelict factories”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Area with many derelict factories”, last seen on October 5, 2026.

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A 8-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

RUSTBELT

The answer to “Area with many derelict factories” is RUSTBELT

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PublishedOct 5, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Area with many derelict factories” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RUSTBELT — a 8-letter word that begins with R and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Area with many derelict factories”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Area with many derelict factories” is RUSTBELT — a 8-letter down entry from the October 5, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

RUSTBELT has 8 letters — 2 vowels and 6 consonants.

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